iFixit teardown reveals four LEDs powering glowing MacBook Pro logo
An iFixit teardown of the MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR display revealed that its light-up Apple logo is illuminated by four dedicated LEDs, earning the laptop a 5/10 repairability score.
A teardown by repair specialist iFixit has uncovered the inner mechanics of the MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR display, showing how Apple engineered the return of its glowing lid logo. Disassembly photographs shared by outlets including MacRumors and Engadget highlight the laptop lid's interior, showing the Apple logo aperture alongside internal wiring and layered diffuser sheets.[1][4]
According to Elizabeth Chamberlain of iFixit News, the illuminated logo uses four dedicated LEDs to create its backlighting. The disassembly also revealed that Touch ID continues to work when paired with a new logic board.[3][5]
iFixit awarded the notebook a repairability score of 5 out of 10, marking a one-point improvement over the score given to the M5 MacBook Pro. The teardown was also highlighted by 9to5Mac, which characterized the unit as a touchscreen MacBook Pro.[2][3][5]
Key facts
- iFixit disassembled the MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR display to examine its internal hardware.
- The laptop's illuminated Apple logo is powered by four dedicated LEDs.
- Teardown images reveal the Apple logo aperture and separate diffuser layers situated in the lid.
- Touch ID remains functional with a replacement logic board.
- iFixit awarded the machine a 5/10 repairability score, one point higher than the M5 MacBook Pro.
- 9to5Mac identified the disassembled device as a touchscreen MacBook Pro.
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Engadget@engadgetPost on X ·
The new laptop goes the extra mile to recreate the iconic feature. https://t.co/RVGHIV4xvl
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iFixit tears down touchscreen MacBook Pro, reveals light-up Apple logo details https://t.co/UeimJtczGj by @mvcmendes
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Techmeme@TechmemePost on X ·
MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR teardown: a 5/10 score, a point above the M5 MacBook Pro, and Touch ID works with a new logic board; the backlit logo uses four LEDs (@liz_ifixit / iFixit News) (Visit Techmeme dot com for the link and full context!)
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MacRumors.com@MacRumorsPost on X ·
iFixit's PROLED MacBook Pro Teardown Reveals Logo LEDs https://t.co/pAif47eJpO https://t.co/dcm9EYtxct
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MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR teardown: a 5/10 score, a point above the M5 MacBook Pro, and Touch ID works with a new logic board; the backlit logo uses four LEDs (Elizabeth Chamberlain/iFixit News) Elizabeth Chamberlain / iFixit News : MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR teardown: a 5/10 score, a point above the M5 MacBook Pro, and Touch ID works with a new logic board; the backlit logo uses four LEDs — “Fancy new display” makes our screwdrivers nervous, and Apple's latest MacBook has the fanciest display yet.
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